Lexile + Reading Passage Word Count

As you select which grade is appropriate for your reading missions, consider the estimated word count of the passages:

 

Grade / Level	Estimated Lexile	Word Count* for Passages Shown in:
		Literary Strands	Informational Strands
1	Up to 450	200 – 300	100 – 200
2	460 – 550	250 – 500	200 – 300
3	560 – 650	400 – 600	250 – 500
4	660 – 750	450 – 650	400 – 600
5	760 – 850	500 – 700	450 – 700
6	860 – 950	600 – 800	450 – 750
7	960 – 1050	700 – 950	500 – 800
8	1060 – 1200	800 – 1050	600 – 900
		* Passage word counts may vary within 50 to 100 words

Note: If you want to compare the passage complexity to other reading measures, such as Lexile^®, then consult the scales provided by the measurement provider. (Lexile is a registered trademark of MetaMetrics, Inc.)